Journalist's Medical Welfare Scheme - Assam
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Journalist's Medical Welfare Scheme is a financial assistance program run by the Government of Assam since 2012. It provides one-time financial support to accredited and recognized journalists of Assam for their medical treatment expenses. The scheme aims to help journalists access necessary healthcare without financial hardship.
What You Get
- One-time financial assistance for medical treatment
- Covers approved medical expenses for accredited journalists
- Support for healthcare costs and hospitalization
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 0–100 years
- Residence: Assam residents only
- Must be an accredited and recognized journalist
- Must be registered with the Assam Journalists Association or relevant media body
- Must be a resident of Assam
- Medical treatment must be for self or immediate family members
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Press Accreditation Certificate
- 3. Medical Treatment Documents
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Proof of Residence
- 6. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Assam
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 0–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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